Part 52
Khushi's eyes still on the blank papers. She couldn't believe her own eyes. How it is possible? Shashi Gupta's signatures, in blank papers? How....? She forced her brain to think the possibilities. Arnav was also confused, seeing her not giving him answer. Arnav: Khushi.....Khushi showed her palm and stopped him. Arnav flinched back.Closing her eyes, Khushi recollected all the happenings. She opened her eyes, thinking about the day when Garima hit her badly, for not finding "some important papers". She started getting the point that what would have happened.
"So this is the papers, Garima searched for? She would have got the signature from Shashi without his knowledge, for her own usage. That's why she got nervous when Rishi told her to ask Dad about the papers?"She looked at Arnav who was looking at her worriedly. Khushi came to him and sat beside him. Khushi: What will you do if you get a chance to get all your properties back from my Dad?Arnav raised his eye brows getting amazed. He composed himself.Arnav: I don't want the property. Khushi showed the papers to Arnav. Arnav's shock was not estimated. He took the papers from Khushi's hands with the same shock.Khushi: Do you remember, one day my mother had beaten me black and blue for "some papers"?Arnav gritted his teeth. He didn't say her that he had given Garima back what she deserved. Khushi: These must be the papers. She should have got Dad's signature for something, without his knowledge. In some unavoidable circumstance, she should have kept it in this book which I gave to Payal unknowingly. See, how it reached the right person. That's why I believe in God. She said happily. Arnav was looking at her sternly without any expression. Doesn't mean he was not admiring Khushi's cute expressions.Khushi: What are you looking at me?
Arnav (casually): What are you going to do with these papers?Khushi frowned seeing him acting cool, totally opposite to what she expected. Khushi: Arnav.... These are blank stamp papers... with the man's signature who betrayed your father.Arnav: I don't have any doubt on it. Khushi: Then?Arnav: What this papers will do with us?Khushi: You can get all your properties back from him Arnav. You can take revenge on him. You can do the same to him what he did to your parents. He will be left on the road with nothing. Everything will happen to him which happened to you.Arnav: Then?Khushi: Then what...? He will get punishment which he deserves. Arnav: And what about Rishi?
Khushi got stuck...Arnav: What's the difference between me and your father if I did the same? He betrayed my father because he is Shashi Gupta. But I'm Arnav Singh Raizada. Khushi: but this is your property. You are not cheating him. It belongs to you Arnav. And Rishi is also angry with Dad for what he did to you.Arnav: May be... he is a small boy now. He may think different in future. His anger may turn towards us. Do you have any idea, how hard my past was? This is very dangerous age Khushi. We should not give him bitter memories no matter how worst your father is. Your father already gave him heart-break. Do you want me to do the same? He wants to be with us because he is thinking that we are not like his father. We should not fail him. Let him stay with the same thoughts. He respects us, trusts us and I don't want to spoil it because those feelings are so precious. This is his budding stage. Let it bloom beautifully. Khushi was tongue tied. She was looking at Arnav's blur image as her tears blocking her from seeing his face clearly. She was suffocating, how to react on this matter. Arnav wiped her cheek lovingly... smilingly...In no time, Khushi arrested his lips into her mouth circling his neck forgetting his wound, stitches, etc., etc., This time Arnav stayed firm, letting her to kiss him. Not that, he doesn't want to. He knew he couldn't hold himself if he start. After a while, Khushi broke the kiss and sat straight bowing down. Arnav was looking at her said nothing.
Arnav took the papers and about to tear it, she snatched it from him and hid behind her.Khushi: what are you doing? Have you gone mad?Arnav: Khushi...Khushi: I agree, you are so good. (Arnav chuckled at her.) Doesn't mean you can tear it.Arnav: But Khushi...Khushi: Shut up. This is my father's. If you don't want it then be quiet. Ok?Arnav: What are going to do with that?Khushi: It's none of your business.... Mind your work. Go to sleep.
Arnav rolled his eyes high. Taking the papers, Khushi went outside. Arnav gave her wired look seeing her anger. He laid down on the bed smilingly, thinking about Shashi Gupta.
After a whileArnav dialled Aman. He attended it. Aman: How are you buddy?Arnav: Well... so good and happy...Aman sensed glimpse of happiness in Arnav's tone.Aman(teasingly): it seems, you are laying on your wife's lap, all the time.Arnav(sighing): She is not letting me to do it yaar....Aman: Typical wife, after all...Arnav: What do you mean?Aman: She will be like that because you are ill. But I think she won't restrict you if you DARE....Arnav: Are you sure?Aman: I'm not sure... but try if you are FIT for EVERYTHING.Arnav: Of course I'm always FIT.Aman (chuckled): Then Go ahead.Arnav: Hope you are not planning to get me hit from Khushi.Aman: It's all common for a Warrior like you yaar. Arnar (laughing): Exactly. Aman: Try your luck. What will you lose if you try? Time is precious buddy. Don't waste it.Arnav: Ok... Let me dare...Aman: I think you no need to dare. I know Khushi. She loves you so much. Your one mere look will make her flat.Arnav(laughing): That's the problem yaar. She loves me so much that's why she worries about my condition. Aman: Then you have to give her courage.Arnav: I will do it right away...Aman(chuckled): Tell me, why did you call me?Arnav: My stitches will be removed in three days. I will start going to AR in a week. Aman: Then this is the right time to implement your plan.Arnav: Exactly. Aman: I will make all the arrangements then.Arnav: yup. Aman: Wait for my further information.Arnav: Waiting. They disconnected the call.GHGarima: May I come with you?Shashi: What will you do in Shimla?Garima: I have never visited Shimla. it's very hot here. So...Shashi: What about Rishi?Garima: We will take him with us.Shashi: Doesn't he have school?Shashi called Rishi. He came and stood in front of him.Shashi: I and Mom are going to Shimla. Will you join us?Rishi: I have exams. I can't come. He lied. His exams got over the previous day. He was not ready to go with his parents; who tried to kill her sister. Garima: How will you be alone at home?Rishi: Laxmi Di and Ramu Kaka are here. Why will I be alone? Or I will be at my friend's home. You go.Shashi: Which friend?Rishi: Vicky. His mother is working as teacher in our school. She is very strict but teaches very nicely. I will get all my doubts cleared if I stay at his home.He again lied. Shashi Gupta looked at Garima.Garima: I will talk to her.Shashi: Do it right now.Garima: Do you have her number?Rishi: Yes. Wait. I will bring my phone.Garima: Let's go.Rishi got panicked. He didn't expect Garima will follow him to his room. He took his mobile and entered RM land line number. HP attended it. HP: who is speaking?Rishi: I'm Rishi... may I talk to ma'am?HP: Which Ma'am? Ratna ma'am or Khushi Ma'am?Rishi: Tell her that Rishi is speaking...HP: Rishi?Ratna who crossed the living room heard it.Ratna: HariPrakash... who is that?HP: Ammaji, someone asked for Ma'am.Ratna: Ma'am? Give it to me. She took the phone from HP.Ratna: Hello, who is speaking?Rishi: Ma'am, this is Rishi. Ratna (excitedly): Rishi beta...Rishi: Ma'am as you are my Teacher, my mother wants to talk to you about my stay at your home. Because my mother is going to Shimla tomorrow. Didn't you say that you will clear all my doubts if I get time? I think, this is the chance ma'am. I give the phone to my mother. Please talk to her. He passed the phone, after explaining everything clearly. Ratna understood what exactly he wants her to do.Garima: Good evening Ma'am.Ratna: Good Evening. What can I do for you?Garima: Rishi wants to stay at your home with your son.Ratna: Yes. He always wants to be with him.Garima: Hope you won't have any problem.Ratna: Never. Rishi is like my son. I will take care of him.Garima: We will be back in four days.Ratna: No problem. You can take your time. Garima: I will ask my driver to drop him at your home.Ratna (hurriedly) : No need. You just drop him in our school. I will take him to my home. Garima: Thank you teacher.Ratna: You are welcome. Ratna cut the call and laughed. She rushed to Arshi's room. She saw Khushi in deep thought.Ratna: What my Bahu is thinking? Before Khushi answered,Arnav: She is thinking about Rishi....Ratna: Wow... then my message will give you energy.Arnav: What's that mom?Ratna: Rishi is coming to RM tomorrow. He will be here for four days.
Khushi: Whaaat? But how? Arnav sighed. This boy has guts. But how he got the permission?Ratna: He is intelligent. He somehow managed his parents.Arnav: He is taking risk.Ratna: Don't underestimate your Sale sahib. He is a super boy.Ratna told them the drama which they performed few minutes ago. Khushi giggled hearing that. Arnav nodded NO looking at her.Arnav: Great Family...Ratna: Any doubt?She shared high-five with Khushi. Arnav (in mind): So Rishi is coming. In three or four days, Lucknow gang will also join. Arnav Singh Raizada.... You are going to face tough time. Before that, make some moves towards your wife... try your luck as Aman said. Today is your day. Make it special.He smirked seeing Khushi, who is laughing with Ratna.To be continued........
Today's Inkitt updateAre you free?Ratna looked at Arnav who was smirking at his own idea to DARE.....Ratna: Khushi... I'm going to temple.Arnav's face brightened. Ratna(looking at Arnav): Chotte, I think of taking Khushi with me. What say?Arnav knew very well that his mother is pulling his leg.Arnav (casually): Do you want to go Khushi?